subscapular nerves

branches of the brachial plexus that innervate the subscapularis muscle. The inferior subscapular nerve also innervates the teres major muscles.

sub·scap·u·lar nerves

(sŭb-skap'yū-lăr nĕrvz) [TA]

Two branches of the posterior cord of the brachial plexus, an upper and a lower, supplying the subscapularis muscle; the lower subscapular nerve also supplies the teres major muscle. Synonym(s): nervi subscapulares.

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